The Big Bang Theory hit new ratings highs north of the border, too, with a record 4.61 million people watching the show across Canada.

7.01 "The Hofstadter Insufficiency" had the show's biggest premiere audience yet, with 4.31 million people tuning in to the seventh season opener. The second of the night's episodes, 7.02 "The Deception Verification", became the show's most-watched episode yet in Canada with 4.61 million viewers.

In the 8-9pm time period on Thursday, half of all English-language viewers were watching The Big Bang Theory. More people were watching The Big Bang Theory in Ontario alone than any other program airing nationally in Canada that night.

More about the episode

With Leonard away at sea, Sheldon and Penny bond over their intimate secrets. Meanwhile, Raj is consoled as he deals with his break-up from Lucy, and Amy and Bernadette spend time together at a science convention.

With the new season of The Big Bang Theory now in full swing, it's time again for the weekly ratings roundup from Rick K. on our Big Bang Theory Forums. Head over to our forums for the recap of how the show has performed in the ratings this week. Read the full story

Last night's episode of The Big Bang Theory was the show's most-watched and highest-rated season finale. The show posted its best numbers since April 3, bucking the recent fall in TV viewership across the board. Read the full story

For a round-up of how The Big Bang Theory has performed in various ratings over the last week, head over to our forums to read the weekly update from Rick K. The ratings guide also includes the schedule for upcoming broadcasts of The Big Bang Theory. Read the full story